Aquarium plant

Cabomba caroliniana var. caroliniana

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Plant overview

Cabomba caroliniana var. caroliniana grows as a stem plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: medium care, low light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 20–25 °C, pH 5–7, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
20–25 °C
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Cabombaceae
Genus
Cabomba

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FAQ

Where should Cabomba caroliniana var. caroliniana be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Cabomba caroliniana var. caroliniana need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Cabomba caroliniana var. caroliniana?

Temperature: 20–25 °C.